Profile Video: See this plant in the following landscape: Cultivars / Varieties: VIDEO Created by Homegrown featuring Mark Weathington, Director of JC Raulston Arboretum This plant is tolerant and resistant to many things as well as does not have a major disease or insect problems.īlooms: Spring/ early summer Nut/Fruit/Seed: Late summer/fallįound in: Forest or natural areas in woodland borders and open woods landscape in flower gardens as native, herbaceous perennials To maintain this plant to be in a round shape, you can prune (but not until after the flowers are done blooming): be aware though that if you do this, the seed pods will not form, which some people consider of ornamental interest. However, this plant takes a while to grow (also, growing this plant from a seed is very challenging). The herb produces nodding pods. This plant’s form is generally erect, open, and shrubby, but you may find it to have a clumping habit (if it has been growing for a while): this clumping habit includes strong roots. The dark blue-gray stems contrast with the white flowers. The leaves are alternate and divided into three leaflets. Grown in full sun or partial shade, White Wild Indigo is a herbaceous perennial that may grow 2 to 4 feet tall (though generally only 3 feet tall). Shirly (1994) recommends dividing young plants in the early spring.Phonetic Spelling bap-TEE-sha AL-ba This plant has low severity poison characteristics. The root stocks of Baptisia pendula can be divided in the fall and this may apply to Baptisia alba. ![]() There are approximately 25,600 - 31,000 seed/lb and the recommended planting rate is 28 lbs/acre. Seedlings are sensitive to overwatering and should be allowed to dry out between waterings. They can also be planted in a greenhouse then transplanted to the restoration in the fall or winter. ![]() Seeds can be planted in spring or fall and benefit from innoculation with Baptisia rhizobium before planting. Stratification for 10 days and scarification are recommended for other Baptisia species (Shirley 1994, Steffen 1997) but do not seem to be necessary for B. Prefers wet mesic to dry sites with sandy soils (but will grow in clay) and a pH range of 6.5-7. Germination can be sporatic (Phillips 1985). When planting where the plants are to grow, sowing in winter to early spring is best. When growing in containers, soak the seeds overnight before sowing. If insects are present, place the the seeds in a plastic bag with small piece of no-pest-strip for 1-2 weeks. ![]() The seeds can then be removed by screening or winnowing. The pods of white wild-indigo are easily crushed by hand. The seed pods should be collected 1 - 1 1/2 months after flowering (April-August), when they turn black. Seed is the best method to propagate this perennial. Baptisias like full sun but are tolerant of some shade.
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